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Purchase of a pump-action shotgun or a 12-gauge semi-automatic smoothbore weapon

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Estonia, Estonia

VALUE

€20,000,000

DEADLINE

February 23, 2026 at 09:00

CATEGORY

Supplies

CPV CODE

35320000-3

REFERENCE

303922

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Original Tender Description

Hanke esemeks on: relvakomplekt, relva lisavarustus, elutsükli tagamine, varuosad, koolitused.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • Must not fall under any exclusion grounds as stipulated in the Public Procurement Act (RHS).
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to provide lifecycle service for the offered weapon.
  • Personnel working in Defence Force security areas must pass background checks.
  • Personnel must comply with Defence Force access procedures.
  • Ability to provide and update data for NATO codification of goods after contract signing.
  • If relying on another company for qualification criteria, the bidder must confirm responsibility and agreement to tender conditions.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Supply 12-gauge semi-automatic smoothbore weapons.
  • Supply associated equipment.
  • Supply spare parts.
  • Provide lifecycle support.
  • Provide training.
  • The offered weapon must pass dispersion tests as per the testing protocol.
  • The offered weapon must pass reliability tests as per the testing protocol.
  • The offered weapon must pass usability tests as per the testing protocol.
  • Compliance with mandatory technical requirements as detailed in the compliance matrix (Appendix 1_TD).
  • Ability to offer competitive weapon weight and magazine capacity (as these are evaluation criteria).
  • Ability to meet specified delivery timelines (as this is an evaluation criterion).
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Bidders must cover all costs associated with participation in the procurement process.
  • Bidders must cover all costs associated with testing.
  • Ability to offer competitive pricing (as this is an evaluation criterion).
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit a power of attorney if participating in a joint bid.
  • Clearly define and mark any business secrets within the submission.
  • Confirm compliance with all tender conditions.
  • Submit the cost structure as specified.
  • If offering equivalent products, adhere to the principles of equivalence.
  • If relying on another company for qualification criteria, submit the specific form provided for this purpose.

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Vastavustingimused
Hanke Tingimused303922_vastavustingimused.pdf9.6 KB
Summary:
This document outlines essential tender submission conditions, including requirements for joint bids' power of attorney, definition of business secrets, confirmation of compliance with tender terms, bid cost submission structure, and principles of equivalence.
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Kas pakkuja on esitanud nõuetekohaselt täidetud vastavusmaatriksi?
Üldine Info20251107_Public_ECDI_Appendix_1_TD_12 ca...39.2 KB
Summary:
This document explains the terms and concepts used in a compliance matrix, such as mandatory and optional requirements and their verification methods.
DOC
Kui tegemist on tuginemisega, kas taotleja on täitnud ja lisanud tuginemise vorm...
Esitamise VormidTuginemise vorm (kvalifitseerimistingimu...18.1 KB
Summary:
This form must be submitted if a tenderer relies on another company's technical and professional capacity to meet qualification criteria, outlining the responsibilities of both parties.
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Hindamiskriteeriumid ja hinnatavad näitajad
Hindamiskriteeriumid303922_hindamiskriteeriumid.pdf7.4 KB
Summary:
This document outlines the evaluation criteria and weighted indicators for bids concerning the purchase of a 12-gauge semi-automatic smoothbore weapon, focusing on cost, spare parts, testing, delivery time, weapon weight, and magazine capacity.
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Kõrvaldamise alused ja kvalifitseerimistingimused
Kvalifikatsiooninõuded303922_korvaldamise_alused_ja_kvalifitse...12.1 KB
Summary:
This document outlines the grounds for exclusion of bidders according to the Public Procurement Act and specifies qualification conditions, including requirements for relying on another entity.
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Testimise protokoll / Testing protocol
Hindamiskriteeriumid20251107_Public_ECDI_Appendix_1_12 cal s...51.8 KB
Summary:
This document outlines the testing protocol and scoring methodology for 12-gauge semi-automatic shotguns, detailing dispersion, reliability, and usability tests and their contribution to the final evaluation score.
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Julgeolekutingimused
Turvanõuded20251228_A_RKIK_Julgeolekutingimused.doc...90.9 KB
Summary:
This document is an annex to the contract, outlining security conditions and background check requirements for the contractor's personnel operating within Defence Forces security areas.
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Raamlepingu projekt
Lepingu Mall20251228_Avalik_RKIK_Raamlepingu projekt...53.3 KB
Summary:
This document is a draft framework agreement outlining the terms for the procurement of 12-gauge semi-automatic smoothbore pump-action shotguns, associated equipment, spare parts, lifecycle support, and training by the Centre for Defence Investments and the Estonian Defence Forces.
DOC
Riigihanke alusdokument
Hanke Tingimused20251228_Avalik_RKIK_Riigihanke alusdoku...214.4 KB
Summary:
The Centre for Defence Investment is seeking bids through a competitive negotiated procurement for the purchase of 12-gauge semi-automatic smoothbore shotguns, aiming to conclude an 84-month framework agreement with a single supplier for a maximum total value of 20 million euros.
DOC
Form (relying on qualification criteria)
Esitamise Vormid20251228_Public_ECDI_Form (relying on qu...19.7 KB
Summary:
This form is required for bidders who wish to rely on another company's technical and professional capacity to meet qualification criteria, confirming responsibility and agreement with tender terms.
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Framework agreement draft
Lepingu Mall20251228_Public_ECDI_Framework Agreement...50.8 KB
Summary:
This document is a draft framework agreement outlining the terms and conditions for the procurement of a 12-gauge semi-automatic smoothbore shotgun by the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments and the Estonian Defence Forces.
DOC
Procurement document
Hanke Tingimused20251228_Public_ECDI_Procurement documen...62.0 KB
Summary:
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments is conducting a competitive negotiation procedure for the acquisition of 12-gauge semi-automatic shotguns, aiming to conclude an 84-month framework agreement with a maximum value of 20 million EUR, where applicants bear all participation and testing costs.
DOC
Security requirements
Turvanõuded20251228_Public_ECDI_Security requiremen...83.9 KB
Summary:
This document details the security requirements, including background checks and access procedures, for the contracting partner's personnel working within Defence Forces security areas.
DOC
Codification conditions
Lepingu MallCodification conditions.docx16.2 KB
Summary:
This document details the conditions and requirements for the Seller to provide necessary information for the codification of goods according to the NATO Codification System after the agreement is signed.
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Kodifitseerimistingimused
Lepingu MallKodifitseerimistingimused.docx19.3 KB
Summary:
This document outlines the codification conditions for goods according to the NATO codification system, requiring the seller to submit and update data during the contract's validity.

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68
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender is well-documented and clear in its requirements, but it suffers from a critical flaw in fairness and legal compliance due to a stated technical impossibility for multiple bidders to provide a key service, leading to a single-supplier framework agreement.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance55/100

The explicit statement that 'lifecycle service, which other bidders cannot offer due to technical reasons' combined with a single-supplier framework agreement raises significant concerns about competition restriction and potential non-compliance with fundamental EU/national procurement principles. While other aspects like deadlines and procedure type are compliant, this specific issue is a major legal risk.

•Potential restriction of competition due to a requirement that 'other bidders cannot offer due to technical reasons'.
•Single-supplier framework agreement for a high-value, long-duration contract following a competitive negotiated procedure, without robust justification for the restriction.
Clarity85/100

The tender description is clear, and requirements are well-documented across 15 detailed documents, including specific testing protocols and evaluation criteria. AI-extracted requirements are comprehensive and understandable.

Completeness90/100

All essential information, including title, reference, organization, financial details, timelines, and classification, is provided. The tender includes a comprehensive set of 15 documents, ensuring all requirements and criteria are defined.

Fairness30/100

The statement in the additional information that 'lifecycle service, which other bidders cannot offer due to technical reasons' is a critical red flag, strongly indicating that the requirements are tailored to a specific company. This, coupled with the 'Max Participants: 1' for a 7-year, 20M EUR framework agreement, severely compromises the fairness and equal access for potential bidders.

•Requirements appear tailored to a specific company due to the explicit statement that only one bidder can technically provide a key service.
•Single-supplier framework agreement for a high-value contract limits competition significantly.
Practicality75/100

The tender supports electronic submission and e-procurement, which enhances practicality. Duration and financing conditions are clearly specified. The lack of an explicit document URL is a minor omission, assuming it's available via the e-procurement system.

Data Consistency95/100

All key fields are populated, and there are no detected suspensions or disputes. Dates are logical and consistent, indicating a well-structured data entry.

Sustainability20/100

The tender lacks any explicit green procurement, social, or innovation criteria, as confirmed by automated checks. This indicates a missed opportunity to integrate broader sustainability objectives.

•No green procurement criteria.
•No social criteria.

Strengths

Comprehensive documentation with 15 detailed documents.
Clear and well-defined technical and evaluation criteria, including testing protocols.
Electronic submission and e-procurement enabled.
High data consistency and completeness of basic information.
Transparent disclosure of estimated value and evaluation criteria.

Concerns

Critical: Explicit statement that 'lifecycle service' cannot be offered by other bidders due to technical reasons, suggesting tailoring and severely restricting competition.
Potential non-compliance with fundamental EU/national procurement principles regarding non-discrimination and competition.
Lack of any sustainability (green, social, innovation) criteria.
The requirement for bidders to cover all testing costs might be a barrier for some.
Single-supplier framework agreement for a high-value, long-duration contract following a competitive negotiated procedure.

Recommendations

1. Re-evaluate the necessity and justification for the 'lifecycle service' requirement, specifically addressing why other bidders cannot technically offer it, and revise requirements to allow for broader competition.
2. If a single supplier is unavoidable, provide a robust and legally sound justification for the restriction of competition, as per relevant procurement regulations.
3. Consider incorporating sustainability criteria (green, social, innovation) where appropriate to align with modern procurement best practices.

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